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Chinotimba Community Information Centre officially opened in Victoria Falls

Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services officially opened the Chinotimba Community Information Centre in Victoria Falls today. “I am highly honoured to preside over the official launch of Chinotimba Community Information Centre (CIC), here in Matabeleland North Province. Whilst Chinotimba CIC has been operating, it had not been officially handed…

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Menstrual hygiene a critical health consideration

By Tatenda Mujeyi Menstrual hygiene is a critical health consideration that every society has to prioritise for society’s development. The remarks were universally echoed by speakers at the commemoration of the World Menstrual Hygiene day in Harare yesterday. Standards are being implemented to see to it that the complete range of sanitary products meets world…

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Nestlé injects US$ 100 000 in Africa Food Prize

By Hillary Munedzi Nestlé in conjunction with Africa Food Prize will award US$ 100 000 to individuals and institutions that are pioneering agricultural and transforming food systems in Africa and strengthening the continent’s food security as rich and emerging economies come together under a “climate solidarity pact to keep the 1.5 degrees celsius within reach.”…

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Durban FilmMart Welcomes Netflix As Programme Partner For 11th Edition

Netflix, the World’s leading streaming entertainment service, has joined the Durban FilmMart as a new programme partner to the 11th edition of Africa’s premier film industry event which will host its virtual edition from 4 to 13 September 2020.  With 193 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, and feature films…

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HigherLife Foundation ZW$100 million training fellowship shot-in-the-arm for medical doctors

Building on a 23-year commitment to education, Higherlife Foundation (HLF) yesterday announced the launch of a new training fellowship for Junior and Senior Resident Officers employed at public healthcare institutions in Zimbabwe. Since its inception in 1996, the Foundation has supported the education of over 250,000 students across Zimbabwe, Burundi, and Lesotho through its flagship…

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Everyone has a duty to fight corruption: President Mnangagwa

By Anyway Yotamu. President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday 20 December 2019 participated in a symposium to mark the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day where he responded to questions and concerns raised by the public on the fight against graft. The UN Anti-Corruption Day falls on December 9. The symposium was organised by the African Parliamentarians Network…

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ZIST Workshop in Victoria Falls Kicks Off, Igniting Progress Towards Vision 2030

Writes Alfred Mazungunye Victoria Falls -The Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) workshop is currently underway in Victoria Falls, and it is already proving to be a promisingly huge conference with a significant number of people in attendance. The conference, which focuses on the priming of all strategic institutions towards the delivery of Vision 2030,…

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ZTA facilitates borehole donation In Hwedza

By Tendai Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, has facilitated the donation of  a borehole to  Chigwedere Primary school in Mashonaland east province under Chief Svosve by a  Zim Diaspora football team. The donation comes to the relief of the school as it has  managed to alleviate variant challenges that the school had been facing in…

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Rosemary’s story: Passion for saving lives remains undimmed by COVID-19

By The Global Fund For Rosemary Wanjiru, a community health volunteer in Nairobi’s Soweto Village, fighting TB in the time of COVID-19 has meant making impossible choices. For instance, she was torn between keeping herself and her family safe at home or going out to see patients, who desperately needed her help. The mother of…

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Father Flower Group of Schools Clinches Victory in National ball games Competition

Writes Thomas Faranando In a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork, Father Flower Group of Schools emerged victorious in the highly anticipated National ball games competitions in Harare on Thursday. The school’s teams dominated at the National ball games finals pitting the Christ Group of Schools and Father Flower Group of schools, showcasing their exceptional…

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Masiyiwa in humanitarian plea to global funders to support Zimbabwe and Sudan

Businessman Strive Masiyiwa has appealed to the World Bank, the IMF and other multilateral institutions for humanitarian support for Zimbabwe and Sudan in the wake of the economic devastation brought about by the COVID-19 Coronavirus epidemic.  Said Masiyiwa in his appeal:  “As many of you on this platform know, I have been at the forefront,…

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Zimbabwe: UN expert calls for democratic shift after groundbreaking visit

A UN human rights experts has called on Zimbabwe to embrace and safeguard democracy, saying that the country’s change in leadership provided an opportunity to promote political tolerance, accountability and bring an end to impunity for human rights violations. Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association,…

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Appoint Young People Into Ministerial Positions – Dr DD Isaac

BY OWN CORRESPONDENT Zambian International Preacher Dr Prophet DD Isaac has made international headlines after challenging African leaders to embrace generational renewal. Speaking at an over subscribed Cross over night in Chawama Grounds Lusaka Zambia Dr Isaac said ” Zambia and Africa need Generational Renewal. There is a wave of regional Youth Activism an awakening…

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Power Giants Zimbabwe electrifies Mabvazuva suburb in Ruwa

By Sowell Chikwari (Business Writer) Renowned power generation firm, Power Giants Zimbabwe recently received another feather in the cap for electrifying Mabvazuva suburb. Now 70 percent complete, the project being spearheaded by Exodus and Company is expected to create housing for more than  6 000 families. Located in Ruwa, near Harare — the gated medium-density…

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COVID-19 Preparedness at Robert International Airport Not Convincing

By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu Despite the Zimbabwean government’s claims that the country is ready to deal with the coronavirus (Covid-19), a Government official said operations of staff at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport lacked the capacity to effectively deal with the disease. The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Ruth…

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MSF refuses to sign ViiV’s NDA for access to lifesaving HIV prevention drug

CORRESPONDENT NEW YORK/GENEVA, AUGUST 17, 2023—Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is asking today for the removal of last-minute terms that ViiV Healthcare has added to an agreement to procure the injectable HIV prevention drug long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) for use in MSF projects. These unacceptable conditions include a confidentiality clause akin to a Non-Disclosure Agreement…

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Achieving Zero Hunger in Africa is within reach: Global leaders

By Baboloki Semele Eradicating hunger in Africa by 2030 is possible, said global agriculture leaders in Rome. Meeting ahead of the African Food Summit (Dakar 2) to be hosted by President Macky Sall in Dakar, Senegal, from 25-27 January 2023, President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the International Fund for Agricultural…

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The Bahamas to Host 2024 Afreximbank Annual Meetings and AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum

The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have today signed the Agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) and the third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). The AAM will be held in Nassau, The Bahamas, from 12 – 14 June 2024….

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#HeforShe champions commit to gender equality and women’s empowerment

#HeForShe Champions have shared their experiences, exchanged ideas and best practices as well as affirmed and reaffirmed their commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. This year’s Summit was hosted under the theme ‘Strengthening Partnerships for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment’. The summit explored strategies for cultivating and harnessing multi-stakeholder synergies for gender equality. The…

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Afreximbank partners with ITC to prepare African businesses to grow through trade

The African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) and International Trade Centre (ITC) have teamed up to help businesses make the most of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Afreximbank is teaming up with ITC to train small-business owners and young entrepreneurs in Africa to trade with other African countries as part of the new African Continental Free…

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Transparent electoral processes a bedrock for peace: NAYO

Transparent and credible electoral processes should become the bedrock of the political system if real peace, legitimacy and sustainable development are to be realised, the National Association of Youth Organisations (NAYO) has said. Speaking at a press conference in Harare under the banner of the Leave No Youth Behind (LNYB), a local coalition of more…

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WCoZ Driving Women’s Economic Empowerment

By Joyce Mukucha The Women Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) is enhancing women’s participation and influence as well as strengthening national accountability on gender equality and empowerment. The organisation strives to ensure a conducive environment and has created a focal point for women’s rights from diverse backgrounds to guarantee equality and equity in as much as…

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UNESCO, MSD Commit to Bridge Climate Change Gaps

By Joyce Mukucha The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has joined hands with United Nations, Education and Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), International Hydrological Programme, Princeton Climate Analytics and the Government of Zimbabwe in planning towards implementation of the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) to strengthen proactive climate risk management in Zimbabwe. Considering the current capacities…

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Nyatsime College implementing Education 5.0 says Dr. Divine Ndhlukula

Renowned entrepreneur and farmer, Dr. Divine Ndhlukula has said Nyatsime College is on the right track towards the implementation of Education 5.0. She made the remarks in her address today during the Nyatsime College speech and prize-giving ceremony when the educational institution was acknowledging, celebrating, and showcasing the success of its students in academic and…

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Concern Over Smear Campaign against Chief Charumbira and Fictitious ZRP Memo

Own Correspondent On behalf of Chief FZ Charumbira whose name has been making rounds across social media platforms and some news outlets over allegations that he raped his niece, we want to make the following clarification in the interest of setting the record straight. Chief Charumbira has not been reported for rape at any police…

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Pan-African Summit on HIV/AIDS and Health Financing in Africa

Under the high patronage of H.E. Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in collaboration with the Republic of Congo and the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), will hold a High-Level Pan-African Summit on HIV/AIDS and health financing in Africa from 11 to 12 July 2019 in Brazzaville, Congo. The…

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ICT uptake reduces time, cost of litigation

Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and courier services has said that embracing e-skills has the potential to modernise the justice delivery system and reduce the duration of litigation and attendant costs. He made the remarks yesterday in Harare during the e-skills training certification for Honourable Judges from the superior…

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Entrenching inclusive economic empowerment: Old Mutual takes financial literacy to women

Diversified financial services group Old Mutual Zimbabwe hosted a financial literacy training for women at the Harare Agricultural Showgrounds as the group bids to champion financial education for previously marginalised groups. The training was hosted by Old Mutual in partnership with Audacious Women, a women-only organisation. “Old Mutual has been running its flagship financial education…

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How One 17-Year-Old, Karim Naoum Built a Million-Dollar Real Estate Empire: His Advice For Young Entrepreneurs

Karim Naoum isn’t your typical 22-year-old. At just 17, while most of his peers were preparing for college, Karim was closing real estate deals and learning how to turn government-backed Section 8 housing into a wealth-building opportunity. Now, at 22, he owns over 500 properties, generating millions in revenue each year.   His rapid rise…

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Back-to-school shot in the arm as Dost Eli donates to Darwendale students

One good turn deserves another, the adage goes, and this was put into action when Dost Eli of Turkey descended on Darwendale with yet another extended giving hand that targeted children of school-going age and disadvantaged families in the area. Adam Wadi, the Zimbabwe Trustee and Representative of Dost Eli said the gesture of benevolence…

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Court ends Obert Masaraure’s malicious incarceration, dismisses Mutasa and Mawarire’s challenge of delay of subversion trial

By Kumbirai Mafunda Harare Magistrate Barbra Mateko on Tuesday 25 June 2019 dismissed the State’s bid to revoke the bail granted to Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) President Obert Masaraure and to commit him to prison for allegedly violating his bail conditions. The State had petitioned the Harare Magistrates Court seeking to revoke…

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Reconsider Ethiopia’s Suspension from Critical AGOA Trade Program: US

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) urged President Biden to reconsider his Administration’s November 2, 2021 decision to terminate Ethiopia’s designation as a beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) at the end of this year. As the lawmakers note in their letter, this decision will…

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